I stayed at a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. I didn't have a bed frame, but I still preferred it to a Western-style hotel. I stayed at a ryokan, a Japanese inn with a tatam-mat floor, futon ...

For many travelers in Japan, a night in a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, is the highlight of their trip. However, ryokan are often small, family-run operations, and picking one can be difficult ...

Something was amiss. Three nimble-fingered ladies had enveloped me in a blue and white cotton yukata before sealing it with a rib-crackingly tight red obi band. Now, struggling for breath as I made my ...

I stayed at a ryokan, a Japanese inn with a tatam-mat floor, futon mattress, and bath. Although sleeping on the floor hurt my back, the room was very peaceful and I loved the breakfast. Staying at a ...

For many travelers in Japan, a night in a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, is the highlight of their trip. However, ryokan are often small, family-run operations, and picking one can be difficult ...

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